Events

From festive outdoor feasts to rustic Italian gardens and nostalgic coastal favorites, Weekend Kitchen summer classes are designed to transport you — one delicious bite at a time.

Explore art and nature together at I-Park’s Open Trails Day. Wander scenic trails filled with outdoor art installations, live music, guided hikes, family activities, and creative discoveries across a stunning 450-acre preserve.

Dine under the sky at Field House Farm! Chef David Borselle’s spring farm-to-table dinner features wine pairings, a seasonal three-course menu, and dessert from Hen and Heifer.

From spring flavors to summer feasts, Weekend Kitchen’s new classes serve up unforgettable nights of seasonal cooking, expert chefs, fresh inspiration, and delicious skills you’ll bring home long after class ends.

Celebrate The Griswold Inn’s 250th with award-winning author Julie Gerstenblatt. Enjoy afternoon tea, literary conversation, and an exclusive pre-launch event for her new historical novel The Stargazer of Nantucket.

Stroll beyond the garden gates at Gardens by the Sea. Explore stunning private and community gardens, waterfront landscapes, and a lively marketplace throughout historic Stonington Borough during this beloved self-guided tour.

Art blooms in Hadlyme! Explore glorious gardens filled with paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and more from celebrated artists during this inspiring indoor-outdoor creative gathering.

Step inside eight hidden Essex gardens. The Essex Garden Club’s 2026 tour features private landscapes filled with blooms, water features, woodland paths, and charming surprises you won’t see anywhere else.

Kick off summer at Celebrate Saybrook. Main Street fills with live music, food, craft drinks, vendors, family fun, and a patriotic drone show honoring America 250 above downtown Old Saybrook.

Celebrate summer at the O’Neill’s Beach Party! 🌊✨ Fine dining, live entertainment, waterfront views, and a lively afterparty come together for an unforgettable evening supporting the future of American theater.